TFC Screenwriters Group

WHAT

A free group for screenwriters that provides feedback on work and community of fellow writers (and filmmakers). The group is currently moderated by Jim McQuaid and N.C. Jones.

WHO

Anyone adult seriously interested in screenwriting is welcome. Some members of the group have a lot of experience, others are enthusiastic beginners.

WHEN

The group meets on the second Thursday and the fourth Tuesday of every month with a Christmas and late summer break.

WHERE

We currently meet at the Hunt Library on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh. We start at 7PM and break up at 9PM. (For folks travelling from Chapel Hill / Durham it is possible to carpool)

WHAT DO I DO TO JOIN?

Anyone may attend at any time. The best way to join is to get on the email list, which is managed by moderator Jim McQuaid. Jim sends out a meeting reminder a week or so prior to every meeting which contains the room number for the upcoming meeting. Note that we share everyone’s email address to enable direct and informal connections within the group.

IS THERE A CATCH?

Yes. All members are required to sign our “covenant” of rules which govern our meetings. Basically it means that everyone behaves like an adult and that suggestions for another’s script are freely given. You can download the form below. Physical copies are available at the meeting as well.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A MEETING?

The meeting begins with a bit of housekeeping and introductions. Then typically two writers each present 10 to 15 pages of a script for feedback, one in the first hour or so and the second after that.

Ideally, each writer brings ten or so copies of the script and we do a table read of the material, quick reactions and then more detailed feedback as time allows.

Note that there is a queue governing who will be reading at each meeting. To get on the queue, simply email Jim McQuaid (jim@turnipfilms.com). The queue operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

While you may book a date to read on your first attendance at the meeting, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend as often as their life permits. Giving feedback exercises many of the same muscles needed to write and supports your fellow writers.

Note that while many who attend the meeting are also filmmakers, this meeting is focused on the challenges and practices of the screenwriter.

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ABOUT TFC

North Carolina’s scenic beauty, robust talent & crew base and wealth of resources have been luring film professionals here for over 30 years. The Triangle region’s growth and prime location have made it an ideal hub for independent filmmakers to learn, grow and continue to build upon that tradition. The Triangle Filmmaking Community is a collective of passionate individuals who create and distribute independent films. We seek to foster ‘collaboration, not competition‘ and provide resources to help local filmmakers work together, support one another and celebrate our individual successes.